San Bernardino Local Headlines for March 3: Grants, a summer stop on Route 66, and safety updates

Top local headlines

Off-road vehicle enforcement grant: public comments now open

The city has opened a public comment period tied to a state grant application aimed at reducing illegal off-highway vehicle activity in river bottoms and other sensitive areas. If funded, the plan would support the police department’s OHV enforcement team with added patrols, equipment upkeep, and joint work with neighboring agencies. Public feedback on the proposal is open through May 4.

Love Your Block Round 2 launches for neighborhood cleanups and pride projects

A new round of the Love Your Block grant program is now open, with applications accepted through March 31. The effort is pitched as a neighborhood revitalization tool, supporting resident-led projects that can improve curb appeal and strengthen community connections.

The Great Race is slated to stop in San Bernardino this summer

Organizers are planning for The Great Race, a vintage-car rally, to roll into San Bernardino on June 27 at San Manuel Stadium alongside a baseball game. City staff say more details on activities and logistics will be shared closer to the event.

Safety and weather: burn permits and gusty-wind reminders

County fire officials updated their burn-permit guidance on March 2, reminding residents that an open fire permit is required for most residential or agricultural vegetation burning in the fire protection district. Separately, a wind advisory was issued Sunday night for parts of San Bernardino County, a reminder to secure loose outdoor items and use extra caution when driving high-profile vehicles during gusty periods.

Sources

https://www.sanbernardino.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/930

https://www.sanbernardino.gov/m/NewsFlash/Home/Detail/928

https://www.sanbernardino.gov/m/NewsFlash/Home/Detail/926

San Bernardino County Fire

https://govonestop.com/alert/wind-advisory-03012026-2037-california